Question
Use the article excerpt to answer the question.
Article Excerpt:
NASA Measures Death of Glaciers” by Catherine Woods
In 1850, Glacier National Park had 150 living glaciers — that's six times more than it has now. Since at least that time, glaciers there have been declining. But 50 years ago, the rate of decline jumped and the number of glaciers in the park took a nosedive. The situation has become increasingly bleak with time. The snow is melting faster, forcing bears and birds to adapt to new food patterns. Less snow through July and August means warmer waters, which hurts endangered species like the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly.
In the excerpt above, the word "endangered" is used to describe certain species. Which of the following best explains the denotative and connotative meanings of "endangered" in this context?
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Denotative meaning: Legally protected species.
Connotative meaning: Species that are thriving.
Denotative meaning: Legally protected species. Connotative meaning: Species that are thriving.
Denotative meaning: Species at risk of extinction.
Connotative meaning: A sense of urgency and concern for the species' survival.
Denotative meaning: Species at risk of extinction. Connotative meaning: A sense of urgency and concern for the species' survival.
Denotative meaning: Species that have gone extinct.
Connotative meaning: Species that are no longer important.
Denotative meaning: Species that have gone extinct. Connotative meaning: Species that are no longer important.
Denotative meaning: Species that are adapting well to environmental changes.
Connotative meaning: Species that are flourishing.
Article Excerpt:
NASA Measures Death of Glaciers” by Catherine Woods
In 1850, Glacier National Park had 150 living glaciers — that's six times more than it has now. Since at least that time, glaciers there have been declining. But 50 years ago, the rate of decline jumped and the number of glaciers in the park took a nosedive. The situation has become increasingly bleak with time. The snow is melting faster, forcing bears and birds to adapt to new food patterns. Less snow through July and August means warmer waters, which hurts endangered species like the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly.
In the excerpt above, the word "endangered" is used to describe certain species. Which of the following best explains the denotative and connotative meanings of "endangered" in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
Denotative meaning: Legally protected species.
Connotative meaning: Species that are thriving.
Denotative meaning: Legally protected species. Connotative meaning: Species that are thriving.
Denotative meaning: Species at risk of extinction.
Connotative meaning: A sense of urgency and concern for the species' survival.
Denotative meaning: Species at risk of extinction. Connotative meaning: A sense of urgency and concern for the species' survival.
Denotative meaning: Species that have gone extinct.
Connotative meaning: Species that are no longer important.
Denotative meaning: Species that have gone extinct. Connotative meaning: Species that are no longer important.
Denotative meaning: Species that are adapting well to environmental changes.
Connotative meaning: Species that are flourishing.
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The best explanation of the denotative and connotative meanings of "endangered" in this context is:
**Denotative meaning: Species at risk of extinction. Connotative meaning: A sense of urgency and concern for the species' survival.**
**Denotative meaning: Species at risk of extinction. Connotative meaning: A sense of urgency and concern for the species' survival.**
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